59% match
For Blue tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bellingham Golf & Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
219
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Bellingham Golf & Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bellingham Golf & Country Club, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 26%Scoring 22%Precision 18%Aim 16%Accuracy 15%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
19.4
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
32.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bellingham Golf & Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bellingham Golf & Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
trentm@bellinghamgcc.com
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
3729 Meridian St, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
John Ball
Opened
1912
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⭐4.5(257 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Bellingham Golf & Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four tests that pressure tee accuracy and iron placement, with long par fives raising distance risks and short par threes tempting birdies amid precision demands.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726208 yards5677 metersCR 76.0Bogey 107.8Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.7 · BR 54.2 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 53.6 · Slope 138
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 11 | — | 2 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 462 | 360 | 324 | 322 | 373 | 294 | 515 | 172 | 399 | 3221 | 385 | 511 | 392 | 129 | 352 | 343 | 372 | 315 | 188 | 2987 | 6208 |
B
Blue/Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725694 yards5207 metersCR 73.4Bogey 103.1Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.1 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.0 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 11 | — | 2 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 421 | 289 | 280 | 322 | 373 | 294 | 449 | 172 | 321 | 2921 | 385 | 511 | 321 | 129 | 273 | 343 | 308 | 315 | 188 | 2773 | 5694 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725425 yards4961 metersCR 71.6Bogey 101.2Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.5 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 49.7 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 11 | — | 2 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 421 | 289 | 280 | 298 | 348 | 263 | 449 | 114 | 321 | 2783 | 370 | 486 | 321 | 108 | 273 | 300 | 308 | 306 | 170 | 2642 | 5425 |
S
Silver Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724849 yards4434 metersCR 68.3Bogey 96.0Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 49.1 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 46.9 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 11 | — | 2 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 325 | 289 | 280 | 274 | 261 | 263 | 401 | 114 | 321 | 2528 | 241 | 399 | 321 | 108 | 273 | 300 | 308 | 222 | 149 | 2321 | 4849 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bellingham Golf & Country Club
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile42% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
76% match
For Blue tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy16%
65% match
For Blue tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim23%
Alignment19%
Scoring17%
13 Week Flagship Program for Bellingham Golf & Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bellingham Golf & Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Every Putt Count Accurately
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Cup More Often Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started19% match
For Blue tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
19% match
For Blue tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
59% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Aim25%
Alignment20%
68% match
For Blue tees
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
44% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
67% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Scoring18%
66% match
For Blue tees
Check setup, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Alignment23%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy20%
69% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
67% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring15%
Alignment14%
64% match
For Blue tees
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Scoring23%
Aim21%
69% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy22%
Scoring16%
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Get Started72% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
62% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control17%
Alignment17%
68% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy18%
Alignment12%
49% match
For Blue/Gold tees
Gauge speed accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Green Reading8%
63% match
For Blue/Gold tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
71% match
For Blue/Gold tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion18%
67% match
For Blue/Gold tees
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Dispersion15%
Aim14%
Precision13%
49% match
For Blue/Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
68% match
For Blue/Gold tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion31%
Scoring20%
Accuracy16%
63% match
For Blue/Gold tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
65% match
For Silver tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment18%
Precision17%
69% match
For Silver tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring26%
Distance Control23%
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Get Started55% match
For Silver tees
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion36%
Precision24%
Distance Control10%
40% match
For Silver tees
Land softly, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min31 HCP5 drills
Mechanics27%
Precision27%
Trajectory25%
68% match
For Silver tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
76% match
For Silver tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision20%
Aim17%
Distance Control15%
69% match
For Silver tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Silver tees
Save par clutch, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy25%
Aim20%
70% match
For Silver tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Aim14%
Scoring13%
46% match
For Silver tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Scoring27%
Alignment24%
64% match
For Silver tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control23%
Scoring14%
73% match
For Silver tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring15%
Dispersion15%
55% match
For Silver tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment23%
Distance Control18%
68% match
For Silver tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Distance Control39%
Precision20%
Scoring14%
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Get Started61% match
For Gold tees
Control rollout, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control41%
Scoring18%
Dispersion17%
63% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment21%
Distance Control18%
48% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot soft, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision19%
Trajectory16%
38% match
For Gold tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
35% match
For Gold tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
63% match
For Gold tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
75% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring20%
Alignment17%
71% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control19%
Precision15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bellingham Golf & Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Bellingham Golf & Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Bellingham Golf & Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Bellingham Golf & Country Club technically exacting. At 135.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 76.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bellingham Golf & Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5528 yards. The back tees extend to 6208.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bellingham Golf & Country Club?
With a course rating of 76.0 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Bellingham Golf & Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6208.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Bellingham Golf & Country Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Bellingham Golf & Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 6208.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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